Best 1-for-1 Hotpot Deals in Singapore 2026

Best 1-for-1 hotpot deals in Singapore: the short answer

True 1-for-1 hotpot is rare in Singapore. Suki-Ya runs a quarterly 1-for-1 sukiyaki lunch at Bugis+ for the first 100 walk-ins, and Guo Fu Steamboat runs Buy 3 Get 1 Free buffets around big calendar weekends.

If you cannot wait for the next drop, the best every-week deal is Haidilao Tuesday Steak Day (22% off selected steaks from S$12.40, 14 April to 26 May 2026), stacked with the SG member 10% off final bill.

For pure value, GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet runs weekday lunch from S$15++ per pax until 30 June 2026, and Hi Hotpot (Haidilao's sister brand) does off-peak sets from S$18.90++ per pax.

Why true 1-for-1 hotpot is so much rarer than 1-for-1 buffet

Hotpot has razor-thin margins on premium meat and seafood, and tables turn slowly. A two-person 1-for-1 ties up a four-top for two hours of refills. That is why most hotpot promotions show up as % off, member rebates, or buy-X-get-Y rather than true 1-for-1.

The right way to read this market is to stop hunting for the word 1-for-1 and instead score deals by effective per-pax cost after the discount. A 22% off Tuesday steak at Haidilao with a 10% member rebate beats a fake 1-for-1 that requires a S$50 set menu purchase.

True 1-for-1 and buy-X-get-Y hotpot deals

Suki-Ya: 1-for-1 Sukiyaki Buffet Lunch

Suki-Ya runs a 1-for-1 lunch buffet at the Bugis+ outlet roughly once a quarter. The last drop was 27 to 29 April 2026, lunch only (11.30am to 3.30pm), first 100 customers each day, walk-in only. Every diner must order a S$2.90++ drink, food waste is charged at S$5 per 100g, and you get 60 minutes at the table.

Outside the 1-for-1 windows, Suki-Ya weekday lunch sukiyaki buffet sits around S$24.90++ per pax. The 1-for-1 effectively prices it at S$12.45 + S$2.90 drink, which is the cheapest premium-broth hotpot buffet in town when it runs.

Guo Fu Steamboat: Buy 3 Get 1 Free buffet

Guo Fu's Wallich Street outlet runs a Buy 3 Get 1 Free hotpot buffet around major calendar moments (Mother's Day, Father's Day, year-end). Lunch and dinner buffets both qualify when the promo is live. With four people fully booked, that is a clean 25% off.

Call ahead to confirm the dates. Guo Fu posts each promo to their Facebook page roughly a week before activation and walk-ins on busy weekends are usually turned away.

Best every-week recurring hotpot deals

Haidilao Tuesday Steak Day

Every Tuesday from 14 April to 26 May 2026, selected Haidilao steak dishes are 22% off, with prices starting from S$12.40. The promo runs across all SG outlets and pairs with the standard SG member discounts on the same bill.

The catch: only steak dishes are discounted. Soup base and other meats price at full menu rate. The play is to load the order with steaks on Tuesday and skip the premium beef tower the rest of the week.

Haidilao SG Member 10% off final bill

The flat 10% off final bill for SG members runs every weekday before 5pm at every Haidilao outlet. Sign up free in the Haidilao app, scan at the counter, and stack with Tuesday Steak Day for an effective 32% off the discounted steak portion of your bill.

GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet: S$15++ weekday lunch

GoroGoro's May Promo runs 1 May to 30 June 2026: weekday lunch buffet from S$15++ per pax across all outlets. This is the cheapest sit-down hotpot buffet in Singapore right now, full stop. It is Korean-style steamboat (so leaner broths, banchan included), not Sichuan-style.

Cheapest sit-down hotpot you can stack

Hi Hotpot (Haidilao sister brand)

Hi Hotpot opened in 2026 as Haidilao's lower-priced sister concept, focused on solo and small-group diners. Off-peak set meals start at S$18.90++ per pax for a single soup base, two meats, vegetables and noodles. The 4-pax set is S$74.90++.

Hi Hotpot does not currently run member discounts of its own, but it accepts the same payment options as Haidilao. Pay with a 5% dining cashback card (HSBC Live+) and you are at S$17.96 per pax, all in.

Haidilao Student Set Meal: S$29.90

From 1 March to 31 May 2026, Haidilao's student set meal is S$29.90 and includes a quarter portion of soup base, vegetables, meat, noodles and one drink. Valid student ID required at the counter, dine-in only, all weekdays.

This stacks with the SG member 10% off, taking the student set to S$26.91 per pax. That is roughly the price of a Maxwell hawker plate, for full Haidilao service.

Best credit cards for hotpot dine-in (different from delivery)

For dine-in hotpot the merchant code is usually MCC 5812 (Eating Places & Restaurants), which is friendlier to dining cards than MCC 5814 (Fast Food). If you are ordering hotpot delivery instead, the cards that win are different: see our breakdown of the best credit cards for food delivery in Singapore.

Top cashback picks

HSBC Live+ pays 5% on dining with a S$5,000 quarterly cap and S$600 monthly minimum spend. The cleanest no-fuss option for a hotpot regular.

OCBC 365 pays 6% Monday to Thursday and 10% Friday to Sunday on dining, capped at S$80 cashback per month. Optimal if your hotpot trips skew weekend.

Standard Chartered Smart pays 6% on selected dining merchants (no minimum spend), but check the merchant list before you book. Haidilao and Suki-Ya are usually included; smaller chains are not.

Top miles picks

HSBC Revolution earns 4 mpd on dining (MCC 5812), capped at S$1,000 per calendar month from 1 April 2026. Hotpot transactions almost always code as 5812, so unlike food delivery this card actually fires here.

UOB Lady's Card earns 4 mpd on dining when you select Dining as your bonus category, S$1,000 per calendar month, no minimum spend. Best for diners who can commit a full month to one category.

How to stack: deal + member + card

The full stack on a Tuesday Haidilao trip is: 22% off steaks (deal) + 10% off final bill (SG member) + 5% cashback (HSBC Live+ or 6% if SCB Smart includes the outlet). On a S$120 bill with S$60 of steak, you pay S$98.50 after deal + member, then earn S$4.93 back. Effective spend: S$93.57, about 22% off versus walking in cold.

For a true 1-for-1 trip at Suki-Ya, the maths is simpler: lunch buffet pays out at S$12.45 + S$2.90 drink = S$15.35 per pax. Add the 5% HSBC Live+ cashback and you are eating premium sukiyaki for S$14.58. Walk-in early because the first 100 covers go fast.

Other DiveDeals guides you should read

If you want the broader buffet view, our 1-for-1 buffet guide covers hotel buffets, semi-buffets and the credit-card 1-for-1 deals across Marriott, Hilton and Pan Pacific.

For a sister cluster on Cantonese dining, see our dim sum 1-for-1 deals guide. Most of the same Tuesday-to-Thursday timing rules apply.

If you order hotpot kits to cook at home, the cards that win are different. Our best credit cards for food delivery breakdown explains the MCC 5814 trap and which cards earn on foodpanda + GrabFood.

New cardholder? The best credit card sign-up promotions in Singapore guide ranks the latest welcome bonuses (often S$300+ cash or 30,000 miles) so your first hotpot trip pays for the next one too.

For everything else off the menu, our running list of Singapore promo codes covers GrabFood, foodpanda and Klook codes that work this month.

Sources and last verified

Haidilao Tuesday Steak Day, member discount and student set meal verified from Haidilao Singapore Facebook and Instagram (@haidilaosingapore), 8 May 2026. Hi Hotpot pricing verified from 8 Days Eat coverage (March 2026).

GoroGoro May Promo verified from kingdomfood.sg, 8 May 2026. Suki-Ya 1-for-1 mechanics verified from suki-ya.com.sg/articles, 24 February 2026 update. Guo Fu Steamboat Mother's Day promo verified from their official Facebook post, 5 May 2026.

Credit card rates verified from issuer T&Cs and The MileLion 2026 dining strategy, 8 May 2026. Always confirm caps and minimum spend with your card issuer before optimising a stack.

FAQ: 1-for-1 hotpot in Singapore

Is there a true 1-for-1 Haidilao deal?

No. Haidilao has never run a true 1-for-1 in Singapore. The closest you get is the Tuesday Steak Day (22% off selected steaks) stacked with the 10% SG member rebate.

What is the cheapest hotpot buffet in Singapore right now?

GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet weekday lunch at S$15++ per pax (1 May to 30 June 2026). Suki-Ya during a 1-for-1 drop is cheaper but only runs a few days a quarter.

Which credit card earns the most at Haidilao?

OCBC 365 pays 10% on weekend dining, capped at S$80/month. That is the highest single-card return at Haidilao if you go Friday to Sunday. For weekday Haidilao, HSBC Live+ at 5% is steadier. Full breakdown in our best credit cards for food delivery guide (the dine-in section applies to hotpot).

Do hotpot transactions count as dining or fast food?

Almost always dining (MCC 5812). The MCC 5814 (Fast Food) trap that affects food delivery rarely applies to dine-in hotpot. That means the HSBC Revolution and other dining-only miles cards actually earn here.

How do I get the Suki-Ya 1-for-1?

Walk in to the Bugis+ outlet during the next promo window, before 11.30am. The deal is for the first 100 customers each day, no reservations. Watch their Instagram (@sukiyasg) for the next drop date.

Are there halal 1-for-1 hotpot deals?

Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot is the most reliable halal-certified hotpot buffet in Singapore. They do not run a true 1-for-1, but their weekday lunch buffet is among the cheapest halal hotpot options in town.

Can I order hotpot for delivery and still earn cashback?

Yes. Haidilao, Beauty in the Pot and Suki-Ya all run delivery hotpot kits. The card stack changes when you switch to delivery though. See our best credit cards for food delivery guide for the foodpanda + GrabFood specifics.

Bottom line

Stop hunting for the word 1-for-1 and start scoring deals by effective per-pax cost. The Haidilao Tuesday + member 10% stack beats most fake 1-for-1 hotpot offers, and GoroGoro at S$15++ weekday lunch is unbeatable for sit-down value through 30 June 2026.

If you want the true 1-for-1 experience, set a calendar reminder for Suki-Ya's next drop (usually quarterly, walk-in only, first 100 covers). Pay with HSBC Live+ for the cleanest 5% dining cashback on top of every deal above.